As American citizens it is only just and fair to link the birth of our nation with the American Revolution. A nation of independence, with a balance of freedom and security. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and so many other American Constitutional rights are taken for granted every day. For many of us, weContinue reading "Remembering America’s Foundation"
The Rocking Horse Winner
The Rocking Horse Winner, by D. H. Lawrence, is a captivating story of death, devotion, love, luck, wealth, and family. The imagery of sight and sound that Lawrence uses throughout The Rocking Horse Winner is a key factor of the story's captivating ability to its readers. As a result of the visual imagery Lawrence bringsContinue reading "The Rocking Horse Winner"
Animal Farm’s Relevance to Saddam Hussein
Various themes of George Orwell's Animal Farm, a novel based upon the Russian Revolution, are relevant in Modern Society. Power and Corruption, one of the main themes of Animal Farm, is a problem in modern day society. Let's Get Real About Iraq by Fareed Zakariz (Newsweek 2/26/01) relates to Animal Farm in the sense that it isContinue reading "Animal Farm’s Relevance to Saddam Hussein"
What Huckleberry Finn Can Teach America
Mark Twain's classic, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, has become a controversial issue throughout the American education systems. There is much controversy over whether the novel should be taught in American high schools. Some believe that the novel promotes racial attitudes, while others see it as a good depiction of life in the 1800s. TheContinue reading "What Huckleberry Finn Can Teach America"
Victorian Architecture
Roses and ruffles! Ribbons and cherry! Mahogany and marble! Does any particular word come to mind? For anyone with architectural knowledge, the word "Victorian" should be writing itself across his or her forehead. During the reign of Britain's Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901) architecture became a fanatical beauty as the Victorian house became an expressionContinue reading "Victorian Architecture"
Project Delivery: Architecture, Design, & Construction
The Interior Design Industry is growing as we speak. Today it is becoming the social norm for companies, committees, and individuals to hire a design team to professionally handle their construction-based needs. Many people are uneducated on the topic of Interior Design, and need to learn that picking out colors, fabrics, and finishes makes upContinue reading "Project Delivery: Architecture, Design, & Construction"
Commentary on Mark 2
Mark 2:13-17 (NKJV)13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, "Follow Me." So he arose and followed Him.15 Now it happened, as HeContinue reading "Commentary on Mark 2"
The Stories of John Cheever
In the Stories of John Cheever, Cheever introduces his readers into a world of confused, self-conscious, delusional, corrupt, characters trying to live their lives in a New York Suburb known as Shady Hill. The name Shady Hill is an excellent representation of the suburb's atmosphere; shady, where things lay somewhere between light and dark. NothingContinue reading "The Stories of John Cheever"
American Architect Robert Venturi
Although American architect Robert Venturi does not consider himself a post-modernist, he is acknowledged as the architect who opened the door to post modernism. Venturi believed that less is not more, less is a bore. His theories contradict with those of Frank Lloyd Wright, who believed organic simplicity is the only simplicity. Wright believed thatContinue reading "American Architect Robert Venturi"
Masculinity in Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
In Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson depicts a Victorian London that is almost entirely without women. There are many aspects of life that are associated with women. By excluding women from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson avoids clouding up the plot with aspects irrelevant to the case.The one womanContinue reading "Masculinity in Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde"
The Elms Mansion of Newport
When one hears the phrase "the Elms" it is doubtful that they will immediately tag it to the title of one of the most prestigiously fascinating Newport mansions. The Elms is designed to model after an 18thcentury French Chateau. The luxurious halls of this mansion are over abounding with architectural and historical fascinations.In 1901 theContinue reading "The Elms Mansion of Newport"
Suspension of Disbelief in Interior Design
When my mother came to me one day and said, "Stace, we are going to see the Nutcracker at the Wang Center," an immediate rush of excitement shot through me. There is some sort of feeling that theater evokes. Theater, by definition, is a building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or otherContinue reading "Suspension of Disbelief in Interior Design"
Commentary on Mark 10:35-45
Mark 10:35-4535 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, "Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask."36 And He said to them, "What do you want Me to do for you?"37 They said to Him, "Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other onContinue reading "Commentary on Mark 10:35-45"
Architectural Analysis of The New York Public Library
The idea of building a large reading room on New York City's bustling 5th Avenue did not seem like a good idea to many people in late 19th century. Actually many people thought it was a crazy idea, with all the horse carriage traffic, and the street noise, it seemed unfathomable that anyone could concentrate on readingContinue reading "Architectural Analysis of The New York Public Library"
Santiago: The Old Man and the Sea
Santiago is an interesting character to dissect. He is an independent fisherman, completely able on his own to fight off sharks, survive on hardly any food, and spend over three days out at sea by himself. Yet he is lonely, very lonely. Normally independent people are fine on their own. Santiago has contradicting characteristics, whichContinue reading "Santiago: The Old Man and the Sea"
Design for the Small Restaurant Entrepreneur: Behavioral Aspects In Design
A recent study conducted found that the average American eats one hundred ninety-eight meals out a year.[i] Americans spend on average $855 million per day on dinning out. [ii] So what is it that makes eating out such a large part of our daily lives? Besides the convenience of not having to cook, the luxuryContinue reading "Design for the Small Restaurant Entrepreneur: Behavioral Aspects In Design"
1 Corinthians 5 – Accountability
I heard a teaching by Charles Stanley called "Living Clean in a Dirty World." It was a wonderful message, so great that I ordered it on CD and have listened to it multiple times and have even given some of you a copy of it. I wanted further insight into it, so I emailed PastorContinue reading "1 Corinthians 5 – Accountability"
Unfailing Love
"I have loved you with a love that never endsThough the mountains must be shakenAnd the hills be removedYet my unfailing love for you will not be shakenHow could I give up on you?My heart is turned over within me"Sarah: This is pretty good stuff. Who wrote it? Yesh: My Father Sarah: You're kidding. Who did heContinue reading "Unfailing Love"
Why I Love Creative Writing
A startling reality--life does not always turn out the way we want it to. People can strive for the best, set their sights, and reach for the stars. They can study, study, and study. They could give one hundred percent to their passions in life, or conquer their conquests and achieve their goals. Then the ironyContinue reading "Why I Love Creative Writing"
A Threatening Illness Yields a Positive Lesson
April 2000"If you do not let us treat your daughter immediately, she could slip into a comma, or even die," the doctor warned, staring sternly at my mother with concerned eyes."You do not understand!" My mother exclaimed with tears streaming from her eyes. "She can not take that medication, it nearly paralyzed her!""I fully understandContinue reading "A Threatening Illness Yields a Positive Lesson"
